Alicia Valdez

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included closed session items concerning personnel matters, certificated administrative releases, and potential litigation. Key topics for the open session included the recognition of a new school principal, district retirees, and a donation to the high school FFA program. Student representative reports and board comments were scheduled. The consent agenda included ratification of payroll and purchase order reports, approval of an MOU with the Madera Induction Consortium, renewal of district contracts, approval of a new booster group for boys volleyball, and updates to various board policies. Discussion and action items included the approval of certificated management reorganization, new and revised job descriptions for administrative and teaching positions, approval of new course descriptions, graduation recognition awards, change order requests for Canyon Creek Elementary, fleet security contracts, and travel authorization for the CSBA Annual Conference.

The board meeting included several personnel and administrative items, such as employee discipline, appointments, and a performance evaluation for the superintendent. Key discussion and action items included the rejection of bids for the LHS LEAF project due to irregularities and the approval of change orders for Stone Creek Elementary. Additionally, the board recognized various monetary and equipment gifts, received reports from departments, and addressed consent items covering payroll, purchase orders, various contracts, and booster club applications.

The Board addressed various personnel matters, including disciplinary actions and new appointments. Presentations were made recognizing student achievements in the Mock Trial and Robotics teams, as well as tenured staff members. Several monetary gifts to the Liberty High School FFA program were acknowledged. The Board approved new courses of study for Anatomy/Physiology and an Agriscience Pathway at Liberty High School, along with a proposal for Forecast 5 Analytics software. Additionally, the Board discussed local control accountability planning, revisions to various board policies, and recommendations regarding graduation logistics and safety equipment for bus drivers.

The Board meeting included personnel actions such as resignations, retirements, and the appointment of an Interim Superintendent. Significant discussions were held regarding the potential F-1 status for foreign exchange students, class site visits, and community access to school facilities. The Board approved employment agreements for the Assistant Superintendent, a Lunch Buddy program partnership, and a new postage meter contract. Information was reviewed concerning historical enrollment data, average daily attendance, new board policies, and upcoming contract negotiations.

The meeting included closed session discussions on personnel matters, labor negotiations, and a stipulated student expulsion. During the open session, the board received a presentation on the Madera Center College Advantage Program and a student board report. Action items included the approval of a stipulated student expulsion and a request for qualifications for long-range facility master plan services. Information items addressed the annual audit report, updates on transitional kindergarten and the Bring Your Own Device program, a proposal from Blackboard Engage, revisions to board bylaws, and new or revised board policies.